As you read about the Popeâs visit to Britain, you may begin to wonder about his name. After all, what does âpopeâ actually mean? And how does a pope get his name after he assumes the papacy? The Pope is the Bishop of Rome, and thereby the world leader of the Catholic Church. The word comes from the Latin papa, which means âfather.â He is â¦
Also known as Amphioctopus margina, Veined Octopus, Octopus sp.4, Coconut Octopus and Walktopus. Found on sandy bottoms in bays and lagoons. Colour varies to blend in with surroundings. They feed on shrimp, crabs and clams. Length - 8cm, arms 15cm.
Female octopus can wait until months after mating to fertilize the eggs. 5. An average female giant Pacific octopus in Alaska can lay 90,000 eggs. 6. Fishermen like to cut off the tip of an octopus' arm and use it for halibut bait because it continues to wiggle even after being cut off. 7. Octopus frequently lose an arm to predators, but they grow back. 8. Giant Pacific octopus are cannibals. They will happily kill and eat smaller octopus.